http://scratch.mit.edu/about

"Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create
your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and
share your creations on the web.

Scratch is designed to help young people (ages 8 and up) develop 21st
century learning skills. As they create Scratch projects, young people
learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also
gaining a deeper understanding of the process of design.

Scratch is available free of charge from the Download page."

Maybe we should consider a film festival or contest of finished
projects...

freon